The bill establishes the State Advisory Council on Establishing a Military College in West Virginia, tasked with studying the feasibility and potential benefits of creating an accredited military college that offers baccalaureate degrees. The council will explore various aspects related to the establishment of the college, including its social and civic impact, potential locations, fiscal implications, funding sources, and the development of a Reserve Officers Training Corps program. The council will consist of seven voting members appointed by the Governor, along with four nonvoting members representing key state departments and institutions.

Additionally, the bill creates the Military College Advisory Council Fund, a special revenue fund to support the council's activities, which will expire on June 30, 2028. The council is required to employ an executive director and will report biannually to the Legislative Joint Committee on Government and Finance, with the first report due by January 2026. The council is set to terminate on June 30, 2028, after fulfilling its purpose.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 18B-1D-12
Committee Substitute: 18B-1D-12
Engrossed Committee Substitute: 18B-1D-12
Enrolled Committee Substitute: 18B-1D-12